SECOND CITY SOIL

It’s always a daunting task to write a wine list for a new concept. Our Sommelier of the Month not only wrote an incredible list for the opening of Gold Coast’s Walton Street Kitchen + Bar - but she did it on her first try!

One of the country’s largest distributors of wine, spirits and beer - Chicago-born Breakthru Beverage is continuing to grow across America. We sit down with Vice Chairman Danny Wirtz to see what is really happening with Breakthru and the future of wine distribution in the Second City.

55 of Chicago’s Best Restaurants were just recognized by Wine Spectator in their annual Restaurant Awards. These awards are known around the world for highlighting quality and outstanding wine programs. Check out this list to see if your favorite Chicago restaurant made the list!

Between dominating Chicago's Somm Slam this year, chasing that green somm pin and running the wine program for just about the most popular restaurant in Chicago - Cassie Sakai still maintains a humble smile and has that drive that is going to make her a Chicago presence for years to come. We chatted with our Sommelier of the Month about that and more!

With this website, I hope to highlight the personalities, the producers, the restaurants and the wines that are making Chicago one of the most important wine cities in America. To bring together a community that has struggled to find a single voice to champion its’ message and to shout its praises from the highest mountains.

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